Attachment for self-binders



Oct. 23, 1928. 1,689,185

M. L. SHUTE ATTACHMENT FOR SELF BINDERS Filed June 17, 1926 Ti 3' I C /Hiles L.,S%Zli'2;

Patented Get. 23, 1928.

UNlIED STATEd MILES L. SEUTE; OF NEAR RICHMOND, INDIANA.

ATTACHMENT FOR SELF-BINDERS.

Application filed June 17, 1926. Serial No. 116,607.

The usual construction of self-binders includes a horizontal, belt-like, endless, apron or conveyor, which operates over rollers horizontally, the upper surface moving from left to right. Near the delivery point of said apron, that is near the right-hand end thereof, and coextensive therewith, is a similar apron which is arranged obliquely, and is adapted to carry the stalks of gram upward and to the right as it is delivered-thereto from the first apron. Locatedunderneath the first apron is-a sheet metal platform which extends from the left end thereof to a point even with and below the right hand roller of the horizontal apron.

When the binder is used in a field where there are old corn stalks, or other rubbish, considerable trouble is encountered in that the stalks orrubbish get in between the twoaprons where they are juxtaposed, and between the first apron and'said platform. Therefore, to overcome said difficulty is the paramount object of my present invention.

Broadly stated, the invention is quiteslmple in construction and is easily and qulckly installed, it is efficient and practical in operation, and can be manufactured, sold, and

installed at a comparatively low price.

The preferred means for carrying out the principles of my invention in a practical and a mechanically efficient manner is shown in the accompanying drawings, in whichFigure l is a side elevation of a selfbinder, in which my invention is shown as incorporated therewith in operative positlon. Figure 2 is a plan View of my device alone, as it would appear before being applied to the binder. And Figure 3 is a cross section of a portion of my device, showing the manner of its attachment to the binder proper.

Similar indices denote like parts throughout the several views.

In order that the construction, the operation, and application of my invention, in connection with a self binder, may be more fully understood and appreciated, I will now take up a detailed description thereof, in which I will set forth the same as comprehensively and as briefly as I may.

In Fig. 1 I have shown the outlines and main portions of a hinder, the details of which are immaterial to an understanding of my invention, except to state that letter A denotes the horizontal frame which is located near to the ground and carries rollers B and 0 across each end on which rollers is mount angular conveyor, which extends upward and to the right and comprises the two rollers H and I, which carry the endless apron J, which latter is also provided with slots K. p i

The binder also includes abrace-bar L, which is secured in its center to the main frame of the binder, and from which each end portion extends outwardly at equal angles, with its ends secured to some other portion of the frame of the binder, as indicated. a

Letter M denotes a portion of the main drive wheel, which revolves upon the ground and supports the main portion of the binder, and it carries therewith, concentric thereof, the main sprocket wheel N, which drives the various mechanism of the binder. The operation of the drive wheel upon the ground is the cause of stalks or brush being tipped up and getting into interference as stated.

All of said parts are of well known construction and they may be variously changed, and I make no claim thereto, as they are shown simply to make clear the position and the functions of my invention with relation thereto, and further description thereof is immaterial to a full comprehension of my invention.

My invention resides in providing a guard to prevent undesirable obstructions, such as old corn-stalks, or weeds, from getting in be tween the rollers C and H, or between the roller C and the inner edge of the bottom G, and working in between the lower portion of the apron D and the bottom G where it would be carried to the left by the slats E, and therefore interfere with the proper operation of the horizontal conveyor. Without my device installed one has frequently to stop the operation of the binder and clean out the trash which accumulates on the bottom Gr.

My invention overcomes all of said difiiculties by providing an oblong sheet-metal plate 1, having an outer edge 2, and an inner edge 3, parallel with each other. Also at rightangles to the edges 2 and 3 are the end edges 11 and 12, which are parallel with each other, thereby forming the guard of parallelogram shape as shown.

A number of right-angular incisions are made, in pairs, into the edge 2, to form ton ues 6. Said tongues are to be bent slightly downward, with the edge 2 which is between said tongues resting on the inner edge portion of the bottom G, with said tongues in contact with the underside of said bottom G, as shown in Fig. 3. The inner (upper) corner portions, 4 and 5, of the member 1,

are .to be bent on, or. parallel, with the respective dotted lines 7 and 8, whereby they will fit or adapted to be turned over the respective angular portions of the brace L, as shown in Fig. 3, where each is to be secured as by a bolt 9, or the like, which bolts are each inserted through two apertures, 14;15 and 16-17, respectively, thereby securing the device as shown in Fig. 3.

Finally, it should be noticed, the device 1 i is slightly curved longitudinally thereof, as

it extends from the .bottom G to the brace L, thereby completing the enclosure, as shown in Fig. 3.

It should also be observed that my device not only accomplishes the results previously enumerated therein, but it also acts as a grain saver, for the reason that no grain will be lost by passing between the rollers C and H, or from ofi the inner edge of the bottom G..

From the above it willbe apparent that my invention is fully adapted'to accomplish the results for which it is intended, and with only slight modifications it can be applied to any style or make of self-binders or the like.

Having now fully shown and described my invention, what I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United States, is-

In combination with a harvesting machine having a horizontal traveling apron, an up wardly extending traveling apron adapted to receive material from the horizontal apron, a stationary platform located under the hori zontal apron, a brace secured in its center with its outer portions extending downward and outward at angles opposite toeach other with its ends permanently secured; a sheet metal plate of oblong shape having itsupper corners bent centerward and around the angular portions of the brace, from which brace it curves downward and outward, tongues formed by incisions out in the outer edge of said plate and engaging the inner edge of the said platform which is located under .the horizontal apron.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name.

MILES L. SHU'lE. 

